States PCS: Jammu & Kashmir GK Questions for JKPSC Exams
11. Kashmir became the part of India through which of the following procedure?
[A] Referrendum
[B] Instrument of Accession
[C] Police Action
[D] It joined India before 15th August 1947
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Correct Answer: B [Instrument of Accession]
Notes:
Kashmir became the part of India through Instrument of Accession on 26th October 1947 which was signed by Maharaja Hari Singh. After the invasion of Pakistan, he fled from Srinagar and arrived in Jammu to sign this accession.
12. Who among the following was the prime minister of the interim government formed by Maharaja Hari Singh of Kashmir?
[A] Sheikh Abdullah
[B] Mohammed Abdullah
[C] Golam Mortaja
[D] Nabi Baksh
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Correct Answer: A [Sheikh Abdullah]
Notes:
Sheikh Mohammed Abdullah was the prime minister of the interim government formed by Maharaja Hari Singh of Kashmir on 5th March 1948. Sheikh Mohammed Abdullah also served as the chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir.
13. Which of the following kings was the last Hindu ruler of Kashmir before it came under the rule of Muslims?
[A] Jayasimha
[B] Vajrayudha
[C] Yashovardhana
[D] Avantivarman
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Correct Answer: A [Jayasimha]
Notes:
King Jayasimha who ruled from 1127 to 1155 AD was the patron of Kalhana. Kalhana was the famous historian and poet of Kashmir. In the 14th century, Kashmir passed under the rule of the Muslims.
14. Which of the following characteristics were present in the buildings constructed in Kashmir during medieval period?
1) They were constructed of immense stones, wrought with astonishing precision.
2) Graeco-Buddhist style
3) Masons had a profound knowledge of the art of building.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2, & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, & 3]
Notes:
The following characteristics were present in the buildings constructed in Kashmir during the medieval period.
1) They were constructed of immense stones, wrought with astonishing precision.
2) Graeco-Buddhist style
3) Masons had a profound knowledge of the art of building.
15. Arrange the following places of Kashmir region from North to South
- Kargil
- Gilgit
- Banihal
- Sri Nagar
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 3, 2, 1, 4
[B] 3, 1, 2, 4
[C] 2, 4, 1, 3
[D] 2, 1, 4, 3
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Correct Answer: D [2, 1, 4, 3]
Notes:
Correct order from north to south- Gilgit, Kargil, Srinagar, Banihal.
16. Which among the following places of India are covered under the seismic zone IV?
1. Jammu & Kashmir
2. Delhi
3. Bihar
4. Indo Gangetic plain
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Seismic zone IV is a high damage risk zone. The areas under the zones are Jammu & Kashmir, Delhi, Bihar and the Indo Gangetic plain.
17. Which one among the following passes connects Lhasa with Ladakh?
[A] Khyber
[B] Burzil
[C] Babusar
[D] Lanak La
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Correct Answer: D [Lanak La]
Notes:
Lanak La pass connects Ladakh with Lhasa. It is located at an elevation of 5466 meters in Aksai-China (Ladakh).
18. Kashmir and Kargil are connected through which of the following passes?
[A] Khardung La Pass
[B] Pirpanjal Pass
[C] Zozila Pass
[D] Pensi La Pass
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Correct Answer: D [ Pensi La Pass]
Notes:
Pensi La Pass connects Kashmir and Kargil. It is situated in Jammu & Kashmir at an elevation of 4,400 meters above sea level.
19. Which among the following hill stations are located in Jammu & Kashmir?
1. Doodhpathri
2. Gulmarg
3. Sonamarg
4. Tattapani
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 3
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
The hill stations located in Jammu & Kashmir are Doodhpathri, Gulmarg, Sonamarg. Tattapani is located in the state of Himachal Pradesh.
20. Which of the following is known as “The Gateway to Ladakh”?
[A] Drass
[B] Kargil
[C] Leh
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Drass]
Notes:
Drass is a Hill Station located in Jammu & Kashmir. It is often referred to as “The Gateway to Ladakh”. It is the coldest place in India and considered the coldest inhabited place in the world after Siberia.
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